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BR02 BNR

2006 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,190 mi
Last recorded190,190 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 BMW 525103,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 BNR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 190,190 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 187,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 187,718 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2020 174,969 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2020 174,969 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 164,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 157,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,488 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 May 2015 140,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 117,827 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 81,010 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,074 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BR02 BNR is a 2006 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BR02 BNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BR02 BNR registered?

BR02 BNR is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2006.

Is BR02 BNR safe to buy?

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